Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-15 02:04:29 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:38 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0009607
Metabolite Identification
Common NameCarolacton
DescriptionCarolacton is a natural product macrolactone belonging to the class of metabolites. It is derived from the bacterium Sorangium cellulosum and has garnered attention for its biological activities, particularly as an inhibitor of the enzyme MTHFD1. Studies have demonstrated that carolacton exhibits potent antiviral properties against various RNA viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, making it a promising candidate for therapeutic applications (PMID:38170945 ). Additionally, it has been identified as having biofilm inhibitory activity, although its specific biological target was previously unknown (PMID:39133525 ). The synthesis of carolacton has been achieved through a concise total synthesis involving key reactions such as Krische allylation and RCM (PMID:38170945 ). Furthermore, carolacton and its simplified analogues have shown notable antiviral activity, paving the way for further exploration of their therapeutic potential (PMID:38170945 ). The compound is part of a broader category of natural products that exhibit anti-biofilm activity, highlighting its relevance in both microbiology and virology (PMID:32608431 ). Overall, carolacton represents a significant advancement in the search for effective antiviral agents and biofilm inhibitors.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC25H40O8
Average Mass468.587
Monoisotopic Mass468.272318248
IUPAC Name(3R,4R,6R,7E)-8-[(2S,3S,7R,8E,10R,11R)-10,11-dihydroxy-3,7-dimethyl-12-oxo-1-oxacyclododec-8-en-2-yl]-3-methoxy-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxonon-7-enoic acid
Traditional Name(3R,4R,6R,7E)-8-[(2S,3S,7R,8E,10R,11R)-10,11-dihydroxy-3,7-dimethyl-12-oxo-1-oxacyclododec-8-en-2-yl]-3-methoxy-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxonon-7-enoic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H]C(=C(C)[C@@]1([H])OC(=O)[C@]([H])(O)[C@]([H])(O)\C([H])=C([H])\[C@]([H])(C)CCC[C@]1([H])C)[C@@]([H])(C)C(=O)[C@]([H])(C)[C@@]([H])(CC(O)=O)OC
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C25H40O8/c1-14-8-7-9-15(2)24(33-25(31)23(30)19(26)11-10-14)17(4)12-16(3)22(29)18(5)20(32-6)13-21(27)28/h10-12,14-16,18-20,23-24,26,30H,7-9,13H2,1-6H3,(H,27,28)/b11-10+,17-12+/t14-,15+,16-,18-,19-,20-,23-,24+/m1/s1
InChI KeyWCKOGWVWLFJJJX-ZCXGUVEESA-N